Can Filing Bankruptcy Cost You Your Government or Postal Job?
Can bankruptcy cost your government or postal job? No — 11 U.S.C. §525 makes that illegal. Here is exactly what the law protects.
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Miami Ring Pleads Guilty to $1.7M Check Fraud and Mail Theft Scheme
Five members of a Miami criminal ring pleaded guilty to stealing $1.7 million through check washing and mail theft using stolen USPS arrow keys. The case highlights a national surge in mail theft-related check fraud, with suspicious activity reports rising 139% since 2020.
Postal Worker Sold Her Mail Key and Stole Checks for Groceries
A Missouri postal carrier sold her USPS arrow key and stole checks from the mail for over a year. Her co-conspirator attempted $1.2 million in fraudulent deposits. The FBI says check fraud from mail theft has nearly doubled.
Check Fraud Alert: Why Bill Payments Are at Risk
Quick Answer: USPS delivery changes effective October 1, 2021 increased First-Class Mail delivery times from 1-3 days to up to 5 days, putting bill payments at risk of arriving late. Those who mail checks should send payments at least one week before the due date to avoid late fees, or switch to online payments entirely. …
Injured Postal Workers Fired: Myth vs Reality
Quick Answer: The U.S. Postal Service fired approximately 44,000 employees with work-related injuries over five years in a discriminatory program, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Despite the EEOC ruling, the Postal Service continues fighting the class-action complaint involving 28,000 claims over a decade later.One night in 2009, Madelaine Sattlefield lifted an 80-pound …
USPS Worker Can’t Afford Bills: What to Do
Quick Answer: A USPS worker facing reduced hours and $2,400 in weekly bills should prioritize essential expenses (housing, utilities, food) over credit card payments since unsecured debt has fewer immediate consequences than foreclosure. Given the postal service’s financial instability and failed loan modification attempts, consulting a bankruptcy attorney may provide the most viable path forward.“Dear …
